Introduction

Developing a quality assurance system is complex and takes time. The four stages of the quality assurance cycle are interrelated and need to be addressed as one process. However, those looking at the Review Stage may need to consider:

• How data is collected and analysed
• How data, once collected and analysed, is turned into information
• How information is turned into evidence and action
• To what extent communicating and publishing information on performance is likely to lead to increased public confidence in the quality of VET, and make VET more attractive